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DY04 NPD

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

66,128 mi
Last recorded66,128 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY04 NPD
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 66,128 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Chassis has had Extensive Repairs Done in past

Pass 21 Sep 2021 63,492 miles

front suspension and components have age related corrosion

rear suspension and components have age related corrosion

underbody has age related corrosion

Pass 7 Sep 2020 54,632 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 54,632 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 45,655 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear park brake cable fraying

Pass 1 Jun 2018 36,675 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Rear axle casing corroded

Pass 30 May 2017 32,054 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 32,054 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 May 2016 31,273 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 May 2015 30,462 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 28,472 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 May 2014 28,472 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 May 2013 26,177 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 23,685 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 21,469 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 18,420 miles

steering rack weeping

Pass 20 May 2009 15,695 miles

steering rack weeping

Pass 21 May 2008 13,326 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 10,042 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?

Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
7,199
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
54,549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,793
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,141
position lamp(s) not working 9,455
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,638
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,977
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DY04 NPD is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2004 Kia Sorento models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 83,531 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Sorento fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 12,793 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DY04 NPD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sorento typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Kia Sorento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DY04 NPD registered?

DY04 NPD is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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The MOT history for DY04 NPD shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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